Immaculata University Top Questions

When searching for the right school it is really important to consider what you want out of your education. One must take into account what they would like to major in and how they want to persue their dreams. Additionally talking these things over with those closest to you, parents or guardians is essential. These individuals are here to help you to make the most out of this and have the best intentions for you. This is a critical and important stage in every persons life whether they attend a formal institution or not and being specific doesn't mean you (the individual) are being picky, its always best to be thorough.

I would tell the parents and students to make a decision based off of what school felt like a second home to the student. In reality college is like a second home to the student because they stay their nine months out of the year. Working Immaculata's New Student Orientaition program last year and this year, the goal has always been to make the students feel like their welcome at the school and to make them feel at home. It's a big jump going from living at home to living a college and the best way a student can transition is too feel comfortable and safe that the shchool of his or her choice.

When you are looking for the right collge, make sure you choose one that you honestly like and honestly can see yourself there. Be different, do not just pick the one that all of your friends went to. From my experience, you make your very best friends in college. You will fit in anywhere and find people who are from somewhere completely different but fit your personaility so well. Parents, get all of your finaincial aid in order ASAP! Always keep it in a binder or secured so it is not hard every year. Financial aid has been so difficult for me and I would never want a person to go through what I have had to go through. It should be quick and simple for you so figure it out ahead of time and save yourself the hassle. Most importantly, have fun! You can do other things besides drink and party, make your own fun. Enjoy college, enjoy life dont sit and gain regrets :-)

Attempt to visit as many colleges as possible. Do not just visit websites or talk on the phone with administration and admissions. Seek the opportunities to check out teh school as a family, or just as a student. Attempt to speak with current students, not just those who work in admissions, to get a real life feel of the school.

definately take a campus tour, tak to the current students when their is no staff or administration present, ask lots of questions!!!

You should know what kind of college you are looking for, such as in the country or city. Research the college online. Go to the open houses or online discussions and speak with other students who are already attending the college you are interested in and ask questions. There are also chats the professors attend as well and you can ask them questions. If you commute, find groups that commute and join in whenever you can. Don't let money stop you as there are financial aid packages available. Make sure the college you are interested in has certain things you are searching for such as extra curricular activities, sports, music, chorus, art, theater, etc. Match up these things with your own interests. Check online and see where the college falls in comparison to other colleges you have an interest in. Visit the college, preferably during classes and get a feel for the the type of students that reside or attend classes there. You can tell a great deal just by the people you pass in the hallways whether they are friendly or not. Take your time in choosing and make sure the college is what you're looking for.

The best way to find the right college is to ask real students. The college administration from any college will tell you what is good about the college and try to make thier college the college of choice. Asking a student who attends that college will give you a real response and answers that are worth more than anything. When a college is chosen, the best way to make the most out of the experience is to live on campus. As a commuter, I can definately say that people who live on campus are far more involved than people who commute. To get through this, get involved in activities to meet the faculty and to make new friends. To make even more of the college experience, see what kind of activities the college can offer. Some college have great programs that let you study abroad for the same price as a regular semester. Finding out what special programs your college has is a great way to get the most out of a college experience.

Looking back on my own experience in finding a college, i remember being frustrated by all the advice offered to me by any random adult who knew something about college. While one person would stress finding a school based on academics, another would stress the social atmosphere, and still another would put emphasis on the athletics facilities. However, what i found from my own experience, and from the experiences of my friends, is that the college a person chooses has to delineate that person's own depiction of what college should be. Every person has in his/her own mind what he/she hopes to experience and accomplish during his/her college years. For example, one person may have strictly set academic goals including an obtainable posstion he/she hopes to obtain after graduation. This may not be true for another person, who thinks of college as an escape from the restrictions set on him/her by his/her parents. It all depends on what is really important to each individual person. The challenge, therefore, is not so much finding the school, but rather, understanding and accepting your own individual needs.

Find a school that fits, don't wory about how much it cost at first, everything will work out in the end. Students, if you can see yourself there it is a phenomenal thing; you will feel right at home, you will be more involved and do better in school if you enjoy where you are. Parents, don't decide where your child decides to go to school, let them decide on their own, it will mean more to them if they go to a school because THEY truely want to be there rather if you pick it for them, but do help them in their decision making just remember the final decision is not yours.

I would recoment comparing your high school years to what you expect in your college. My high school was huge and you didnt get to know many people, so i picked a smaller University. I planned on being more involved and having the chance to get to know people more easily. I was right it is a much stronger community and much easier to get involved. I would apply and visit to as many colleges so you can to get an idea of what you like, because it is a completely new experience that you cant imagine until your there.